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Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
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Packaged grocery. Durum wheat semolina. Bronze-die versus teflon-die is what decides whether sauce clings
Direct answer: is the Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g right for you?
Bronze die against teflon die is the distinction that separates pasta that holds sauce from pasta that does not, and standard Barilla is teflon-die -- smooth, which is why the rigate ridges exist to compensate.
Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: Bronze die against teflon die is the distinction that separates pasta that holds sauce from pasta that does not, and standard Barilla is teflon-die -- smooth, which is why the rigate ridges exist to compensate. The bigger lever is free: about ten grams of salt per litre of water is the single largest determinant of whether the pasta itself tastes of anything.
Who should buy this
Anyone wanting reliable durum pasta that holds its shape at a low price.
Who should avoid this
Anyone chasing maximum sauce adhesion -- that needs bronze-die pasta.
Key strengths
- 100 percent durum semolina, so it holds shape rather than going soft
- Ridges compensate partly for the smooth teflon-die surface
- Consistent 11 minute cook time
Limitations
- Teflon die gives a smooth surface that sauce clings to less well
- 500 g is two to three servings, not four
- Unsalted cooking water leaves it tasteless whatever the brand
Technical specifications
- Brand
- Barilla
- Wheat
- 100 percent durum wheat semolina, which holds shape when cooked
- Die type
- Standard Barilla uses teflon dies, giving a smooth surface. Bronze-die pasta has a rougher surface that sauce clings to far better
- Warranty
- 1 Year Official Brand Warranty
- Cook time
- 11 minutes for al dente
- Model SKU
- BRL-PN-500
- Why rigate
- The ridges compensate somewhat for a smooth teflon-die surface
- Per 100 g dry
- About 359 kcal, 12.5 g protein, 3 g fibre
- Salt the water
- About 10 g salt per litre. This is the single biggest determinant of whether pasta tastes of anything
Product overview
Bronze die against teflon die is the distinction that separates pasta that holds sauce from pasta that does not, and standard Barilla is teflon-die -- smooth, which is why the rigate ridges exist to compensate. The bigger lever is free: about ten grams of salt per litre of water is the single largest determinant of whether the pasta itself tastes of anything.
Key capabilities
- Durum wheat semolina. Bronze-die versus teflon-die is what decides whether sauce clings
- Wheat: 100 percent durum wheat semolina, which holds shape when cooked
- Die type: Standard Barilla uses teflon dies, giving a smooth surface
- Why rigate: The ridges compensate somewhat for a smooth teflon-die surface
Frequently asked questions
Is the Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g worth buying?
Bronze die against teflon die is the distinction that separates pasta that holds sauce from pasta that does not, and standard Barilla is teflon-die -- smooth, which is why the rigate ridges exist to compensate.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g?
1 Year Official Brand Warranty. Returns: 7 Days Replacement Guarantee.
Who is the Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g best suited for?
Anyone wanting reliable durum pasta that holds its shape at a low price.
Who should avoid the Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g?
Anyone chasing maximum sauce adhesion -- that needs bronze-die pasta.
Sample reviews
4 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 4 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★2
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
Happy with it, but go in informed
100 percent durum semolina, so it holds shape rather than going soft. The one thing to know before ordering: Teflon die gives a smooth surface that sauce clings to less well. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Yash J.Sample3 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
Holding up so far
Had this a couple of weeks now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. Ridges compensate partly for the smooth teflon-die surface. Still mildly irritated by one thing: Teflon die gives a smooth surface that sauce clings to less well. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Aditi H.Sample4 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
Read the fit note, and it was me
The page describes who this is for, and it described me: Anyone wanting reliable durum pasta that holds its shape at a low price. On that basis it has been the right call. 100 percent durum semolina, so it holds shape rather than going soft.
Kabir M.Sample14 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Barilla Penne Rigate Italian Pasta 500g
Wrong product for my situation
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone chasing maximum sauce adhesion — that needs bronze-die pasta. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Pooja S.Sample37 found this helpful